Description
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Instructor/Lecturer or Open Rank Clinical Professor in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory serves the State of Illinois, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and many national and international medicine and research groups. This position is a full-time, twelve-month appointment and is available beginning on or around October 16, 2025. A website dedicated to the position with more information can be found at: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2022/08/25/veterinary-anatomic-pathologist/
Requirements: Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and ACVP board certification or ACVP board eligibility. Advanced pathology training, experience in diagnostic veterinary medicine including surgical biopsy and necropsy, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills are preferred.
Professional opportunities: The University of Illinois has a tradition of excellence as a Land Grant University and a Tier One Research University. The College of Veterinary Medicine is lauded for our unique, clinically integrated professional veterinary curriculum that is supported by innovators in teaching, learning, course design, continuing education, and medical illustration as well as a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Learning Center. The College is also focused on advancing clinical, applied, and translational research efforts across the college and university by developing quality relationships with world-class scientists and investigators. With ready access to these resources, the motivated candidate will find significant opportunity and support to craft a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Personal opportunities: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, including a rich experience of farm-to-table cuisine, music, art, all-season outdoor activities, and other life-enriching opportunities. In 2024, Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges based on return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college was ranked higher.
Duties: The successful candidate will function in the areas of diagnostic services, teaching and scholarly activity. Service duties will include necropsy examinations, surgical pathology, and pathology consultations with referring veterinarians. Teaching duties will include instruction of veterinary students, pathology residents and graduate students. Creative scholarly activity will depend on the candidate’s interests and may include collaborative or independent research.
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable positions. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits package. A summary explanation of these benefits can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
Starting date: As soon as possible after close of position.
Application procedures: Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu/. Candidates are required to upload all application materials, including your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and names and email contact information for at least three references by October 16, 2025. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Miranda Vieson, Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
mvieson@illinois.edu
Requirements
Requirements: Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and ACVP board certification or ACVP board eligibility. Advanced pathology training, experience in diagnostic veterinary medicine including surgical biopsy and necropsy, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills are preferred.
